BRITAIN is set for another spring scorcher this weekend – with baking temperatures set to make it hotter than Madrid.
Temperatures on Saturday and Sunday won't reach 23C as felt on Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
But according to the BBC, London is predicted to see heat of 17Cmaking the capital one degree warmer than the Spanish capital Madrid which is forecast to see temperatures of 16C Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Met Office has also confirmed Saturday and Sunday will see “sunny spells and scattered showers” in the east and south.
It added that conditions will be "breezy through the weekend" but it will be "rather warm in the south and west, but colder by Monday".
But the warm spell won't last for long, with the mercury forecast to plunge to -3C next week.
Met Office forecaster Tom Morgan told the Express that "some rural spots" could even see lows of -3C in overnight frosts during the first part of next week.
Londoners can expects temperatures to drop to as low as 4C, while those in Scotland, parts of Belfast and across parts of northern England may see experience freezing conditions.
Read our UK weather blog below for the latest forecasts and updates…
- Joseph Gamp
Next week set to be chilly
British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale agreed that next week will be a chilly one, and claimed that some Brits may even be in for a late smattering of the white stuff.
He said: “It is going to feel cooler and there will be the risk of frosts overnight.
“Scotland may see wintry showers over high ground. It is going to feel like you need to put a jumper back on.”
Advanced weather modelling maps show that the UK could be in for some shock flurries of snow at the start of next month.
- Joseph Gamp
Short summary of Friday's weather
Cloudier skies and showers affect parts of England and Wales, although the south probably turning brighter and warmer.
Elsewhere, mostly dry, feeling cooler under patchy cloud and a brisk breeze.
- Joseph Gamp
Weather summary for this evening
Low cloud increasing across some northeastern areas, while the northwest stays clearer and chilly.
Much of England and Wales cloudier with possible showery outbreaks of rain, chiefly later.
Remaining breezy.
- Joseph Gamp
The Met Office has released a summary of the afternoon's weather
The Met Office has given a round-up of weather conditions for today.
It tweeted: "West is definitely best for those who want higher temperatures today.
"The breeze from the North Sea is keeping things cooler in the east."
- Joseph Gamp
Mercury will plunge to -3C next week
PARTS of the UK could plunge to sub-zero temperatures as early as next week just days after Brits were blessed with the hottest day of the year so far.
Londoners can expect temperatures to drop to as low as 4C, while those in Scotland, parts of Belfast and across parts of northern England may see experience freezing conditions.
Met Office forecaster Tom Morgan told the Express that “some rural spots” could even see lows of -3C in overnight frosts during the first part of the week.
- Joseph Gamp
Snow on the cards?!
Advanced weather modelling maps show that the UK could be in for some shock flurries of snow at the start of next month.
The first band of snow will sweep in across the north of Scotland late on Friday April 29, before moving down the north-east coast of England on Saturday, April 30.
May then begins with widespread snow across the United Kingdom, with flakes falling in the south of England and Wales on Sunday and Monday, May 1-2.
Snow will hit Scotland in the early hours of May 1, starting in Inverness, Aberdeen and Edinburgh before slowly moving southward throughout the day.
Newcastle, Manchester and Birmingham could follow with millions of Brits in northern and central England set to see some of the white stuff.
Unfortunately, the potential dumping is too far away for the forecaster to predict exactly how many inches we can expect to settle on the ground.
- Milica Cosic
Britain to be lashed with rain (2/2)
The Met Office's, Claire Nasir, continued to say: “So through the weekend, we really are chasing clouds. Those clouds will be lower misty across the north as well as the east, particularly along the coast.
“Cloudiness further south across England and Wales. But there will be some holes in the clouds allowing some sunshine.”
The weather expert has suggested that over sheltered parts of the West, and South Wales, temperatures may reach 18C or locally 19C, but 14C to 16C will be a more general maximum.
But in eastern areas, a North East wind will be quite brisk, bringing chilly temperatures of around 8C or 9C.
- Milica Cosic
Britain to be lashed with rain (1/2)
Brits can expect a breezy weekend as the Met Office forecasts murky conditions, but with temperatures expected to hover around 12-13C throughout.
Claire Nasir, a meteorologist with the Met Office said: “We do have a relentless easterly wind over the next few days delivering more cloud from time to time and some lower temperatures are going to feel cold in that breeze.
“Overnight tonight, you can see clouds rolling in the central parts of the Scotland, border regions, northumberland.
“Another batch of clouds through the early hours of Friday morning moves across East Anglia, the midlands, central southern England.
“Many areas will be dry but some murky conditions across the far north of Scotland.
“Lowest temperatures will be the Glens of Scotland . But certainly, a windy start to the day across most parts. Gusty over the hills.
“Through the morning on Friday, any cloud will tend to fade across Scotland and northern England whereas towards the south we will see a little bit of showery rain as the clouds move towards the more western areas.
“Brightest skies in mid wales, the midlands northwards, and that’s where we see the high temperatures, particularly towards the West in shelter and in cool along the East coast."
- Milica Cosic
Earthworms invade home in Thailand after mad rain
RESIDENTS in a village in Thailand saw their homes completely covered in earthworms as heavy thunderstorms moved through the region.
A video shot in Tak, lower northern Thailand, shows residents waking up to a scene straight out of a horror movie as roughly 6-inch-long earthworms crawled around the province.
AccuWeather Meteorologist Renee Duff said that in a 24-hour period prior to when the video was shot, Tak picked up "3.13 inches (79.6 mm) of rainfall as heavy thunderstorms moved through the region."
- Milica Cosic
UK weather outlookfor Sunday and Monday
Sunday will be largely dry with long spells of sunshine however there is a chance of showers across the south-west and cloud will build into northern Scotland.
Monday will bring bright or sunny spells however cloud cover will tend to build in during the day bringing a chance of showers or light rain.
- Milica Cosic
Forecast for tomorrow (Saturday)
There will be large areas of cloud cover around on Saturday bringing a chance of showers or spells of light rain during the morning.
Cloud cover will tend to break during the afternoon to reveal spells of spring sunshine although cloud will linger across western areas bringing a threat of showers.
- Milica Cosic
Tonight's weather
A mostly dry and bright evening with late spells of sunshine although areas of cloud and a few showers may linger across the far south of England.
Overnight will then be generally dry with clear spells although variable amounts of cloud cover will build and there is a chance of a few showers.
- Milica Cosic
Snow on the cards?!
Advanced weather modelling maps show that the UK could be in for some shock flurries of snow at the start of next month.
The first band of snow will sweep in across the north of Scotland late on Friday April 29, before moving down the north-east coast of England on Saturday, April 30.
May then begins with widespread snow across the United Kingdom, with flakes falling in the south of England and Wales on Sunday and Monday, May 1-2.
Snow will hit Scotland in the early hours of May 1, starting in Inverness, Aberdeen and Edinburgh before slowly moving southward throughout the day.
Newcastle, Manchester and Birmingham could follow with millions of Brits in northern and central England set to see some of the white stuff.
Unfortunately, the potential dumping is too far away for the forecaster to predict exactly how many inches we can expect to settle on the ground.
- Milica Cosic
Next week will be a chilly one
British Weather Services meteorologist Jim Dale agreed that next week will be a chilly one, and claimed that some Brits may even be in for a late smattering of the white stuff.
He said: "It is going to feel cooler and there will be the risk of frosts overnight.
"Scotland may see wintry showers over high ground. It is going to feel like you need to put a jumper back on."
Advanced weather modelling maps show that the UK could be in for some shock flurries of snow at the start of next month.
- Milica Cosic
Mercury will plunge to -3C next week
PARTS of the UK could plunge to sub-zero temperatures as early as next week just days after Brits were blessed with the hottest day of the year so far.
Londoners can expects temperatures to drop to as low as 4C, while those in Scotland, parts of Belfast and across parts of northern England may see experience freezing conditions.
Met Office forecaster Tom Morgan told the Express that "some rural spots" could even see lows of -3C in overnight frosts during the first part of the week.
- The Sun
Rainy weather to move across the south west of England
The April showers will appear in the south east of England at around midday.
The scattering of rain which with south east and London could see at 1pm will eventually hit the south west of the UK, including Devon and Cornwall by around 4pm in the afternoon.
Rainfall should be light, and will only appear in isolated patches across the south west region, and temperatures should remain relatively warm.
- The Sun
Highs of 18C today again after a week of warm weather
Friday is expected to be another warm day with sunny spells and very few clouds.
The morning will most likely start off with low, wispy cloud cover, and some scatterings of rain across the south east of the UK.
In the north of England the weather should be warmer, and slightly sunnier than the rest of the UK.
- The Sun
In pictures: Springtime has brought about some beautiful blooms and green scenes in Surrey
The warm sun and plenty of natural light this spring means a burst of stunning colours as flowers bloom in time for summer.
Bluebells and blossoms are in full swing this season at the National Trust owned Winkworth Arboretum, in Surrey.
Alex Thompson, a gardener at the beautiful 96-acre collection tends to the plants this morning, before Blossom Watch day tomorrow, 23 April.
The day encourages people everywhere to take time to appreciate the fantastic blooms, which do not stick around for long before petals start to drop as temperatures grow warmer.
Credit: PA - The Sun
Highs of 18C tomorrow again after a week of warm weather
Friday is expected to be another warm day with sunny spells and very few clouds.
The morning will most likely start off with low, wispy cloud cover, and some scatterings of rain across the south east of the UK.
In the north of England the weather should be warmer, and slightly sunnier than the rest of the UK.
- The Sun
COLD SHOCK: Once again while Brits make the most of the last of the sun
The weather is set to take a cold turn after a week of warm weather.
The UK has been making the most of the warm weather for the last week, as temperatures drop by Sunday, meteorologists expect chilly weather next week.
The Met Office has announced a potential cold snap in artic blast sub-zero temperatures in some regions next week.
Scotland and northern Ireland could even see some overnight frosts and ice as temperatures plummet.
- The Sun
In pictures: Life out on the water as rowers make the most of the sun yesterday
Rowers made the most of the gorgeous sunny weather yesterday, and spent time exercising outdoors.
A rower was spotted on the River Wey in Guildford, Surrey yesterday as she soaked up the sun and the gorgeous weather.
Highs of 19C were observed in the south east today, as plenty of people dash outdoors to enjoy the sun rays.
Brits have been basking in the glorious sunshine, before the weather is predicted to drop next week.
Credit: Alamy
- The Sun
In pictures: Flowers are in bloom for Blossom Watch day tomorrow
Blossom is a spring time favourite, marking the long awaited return of summer after a long, cold winter.
Tomorrow marks Blossom Watch day, where people are encouraged to appreciate the delicate tree flowers, which bloom once a year for just a few weeks.
In Japan, blossom is celebrated by flower viewing, called Hanami.
The stunning blooms in Greenwich Park cover the trees with their pink petals, an uplifting sight.
Credit: PA - The Sun
UV index was moderate yesterday, as the sun keeps shining
Those heading outdoors today may need to slather on the sun cream.
Although it is still only April, today’s UV index remained moderate until around 4pm yesterdat afternoon.
If you are heading outdoors today to soak up some of the sun’s rays, make sure to wear a good sun screen to prevent skin damage.
A UV index measures the level of skin-damaging radiation the sun emits, which means today there is a moderate chance of developing sun burn.
- The Sun
Tonight’s weather
A fine evening as it will be dry with late spells of sunshine and just some patchy fair-weather cloud around.
Overnight will be dry with clear spells however cloud cover will tend to build in from the east bringing some patchy drizzle or light rain.
Isolated patches of mist will also form
- The Sun
Today’s warm weather and sunny spells
Today’s weather will be warm and there will be plenty of sun too according to the Met Office.
The UK is in for yet another glorious sunny day as temperatures remain steady at around 18C today, with lots of sunny spells across the UK.
There is a cool breeze along the coastlines, and some cloud appearing in the north east and in Scotland.
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